{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/apple-iphone-16-pro-max-vs-apple-iphone-18-pro-max/",
    "generated": "2026-10-15T09:06:21+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max",
    "answer": "The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 79 against 74 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and value for money. The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max still wins on battery & charging and memory & storage, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is the cheaper of the two at PKR 480,999 against PKR 560,000.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max",
            "slug": "apple-iphone-16-pro-max",
            "brand": "Apple",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/apple/apple-iphone-16-pro-max/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/ChatGPT-Image-Oct-26-2025-11_38_10-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 480999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2025-10-29T06:04:21+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 64,
                "camera": 87,
                "battery": 64.6,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 75,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 79
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September 2024 (global release); Pakistan availability later",
                    "Dimensions": "163 × 77.6 × 8.3 mm",
                    "Weight": "227 g"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.9 in",
                    "Resolution": "1320 × 2868 pixels (~460 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "Super Retina XDR OLED, ProMotion 120 Hz",
                    "Protection": "Ceramic Shield glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Apple A18 Pro (3 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Hexa-core (2×4.05 GHz + 4×2.42 GHz)",
                    "GPU": "Apple GPU (6-core)",
                    "Operating system": "iOS 18"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "48 MP wide + 12 MP telephoto (5× optical zoom) + 48 MP ultra-wide",
                    "Selfie camera": "12 MP wide",
                    "Video recording": "4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Ion ~4,676 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "USB-C fast charge (up to ~40 W), MagSafe wireless, reverse wireless"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Nano-SIM + eSIM (or Dual Nano-SIM in some regions)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 6e / Wi-Fi 7 (depending on region)",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity, LiDAR scanner",
                    "USB": "USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2 up to 10 Gb/s)"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max",
            "slug": "apple-iphone-18-pro-max",
            "brand": "Apple",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/apple/apple-iphone-18-pro-max/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Apple-iPhone-18-Pro-Max-1024x576.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 560000,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-09-10T09:01:11+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 54,
                "camera": 63.8,
                "battery": 79.9,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 87.5,
                "value": 82.3,
                "overall": 74.4
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September 18, 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "163.4 × 78.0 × 8.75 mm",
                    "Weight": "249 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 (up to 6 meters for up to 30 minutes)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.9 inches",
                    "Resolution": "2868 × 1320 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "Super Retina XDR OLED",
                    "Protection": "Ceramic Shield 2 front"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Apple A20 Pro",
                    "CPU": "6-core CPU (2 super cores + 4 efficiency cores)",
                    "GPU": "7-core GPU with Neural Accelerators",
                    "Operating system": "iOS 27"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "48MP Pro Fusion camera system",
                    "Selfie camera": "18MP Center Stage camera",
                    "Video recording": "4K Dolby Vision up to 120fps; 1080p Dolby Vision up to 120fps; ProRes up to 4K 120fps with external recording; ProRes RAW; Apple Log 2; Spatial Video; Dual Capture"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "5567 mAh Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery",
                    "Wired charging": "Fast charging: up to 50% in around 15 minutes with 60W-capable adapter or higher; up to 50% in 30 minutes with 35W adapter or higher using MagSafe Charger"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual eSIM (2 active eSIMs; stores 8 or more eSIMs)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), 2×2 MIMO",
                    "Bluetooth": "Bluetooth 6",
                    "NFC": "Yes, with reader mode",
                    "Sensors": "Face ID, LiDAR Scanner, Barometer, High dynamic range gyro, High-g accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Dual ambient light sensors",
                    "USB": "USB-C, USB 3 up to 10Gb/s, DisplayPort"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "apple-iphone-16-pro-max",
        "margin": 4.6,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "apple-iphone-16-pro-max": 64,
                    "apple-iphone-18-pro-max": 54
                },
                "leader": "apple-iphone-16-pro-max"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "apple-iphone-16-pro-max": 87,
                    "apple-iphone-18-pro-max": 63.8
                },
                "leader": "apple-iphone-16-pro-max"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "apple-iphone-16-pro-max": 64.6,
                    "apple-iphone-18-pro-max": 79.9
                },
                "leader": "apple-iphone-18-pro-max"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "apple-iphone-16-pro-max": 100,
                    "apple-iphone-18-pro-max": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "apple-iphone-16-pro-max": 75,
                    "apple-iphone-18-pro-max": 87.5
                },
                "leader": "apple-iphone-18-pro-max"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "apple-iphone-16-pro-max": 100,
                    "apple-iphone-18-pro-max": 82.3
                },
                "leader": "apple-iphone-16-pro-max"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max costs PKR 79,001 less.",
        "Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max packs a 891 mAh larger battery.",
        "Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max charges 20W faster.",
        "Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max ships with 1,024 GB more storage."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max?",
            "answer": "Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 4.6 points. It wins on performance, camera and value for money. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is listed at PKR 480,999 and Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max at PKR 560,000. That makes Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max cheaper by PKR 79,001. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max?",
            "answer": "Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max?",
            "answer": "Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads on battery. Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max carries a 4676 mAh cell and Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max a 5567 mAh cell, with 40W and 60W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max?",
            "answer": "Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is the stronger gaming phone here. Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max runs the Apple A18 Pro (3 nm) while Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max runs the Apple A20 Pro."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}